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Babacar Diene

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Senegalese footballer (born 1996)
Babacar Diene
Personal information
Full name Babacar Diene
Date of birth (1996年10月25日) October 25, 1996 (age29)
Place of birth Thiès, Senegal
Height 6ft 0in (1.83m)
Position Forward
Team information
Current team
 One Knoxville
Number 7
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022–2023 Rider Broncs 37 (16)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022 FC Motown
2024 Pittsburgh Riverhounds 23 (1)
2025– One Knoxville 30 (10)
* Club domestic league appearances and goalsas of October 31, 2025

Babacar Diene (born October 25, 1996) is a Senegalese professional footballer who plays as a forward for USL League One club One Knoxville. Before becoming a professional, Diene played for FC Motown in USL League Two.

Early life and education

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Diene was born to Mody Diene in 1996 in Thiès. He has a younger sister, Khoudia.[1]

Diene graduated from CEM Ballabey High School before attending Rider University.[1]

Career

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Amateur and college

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In 2022, Diene played for FC Motown in USL League Two.[2] He also helped them win the NPSL title.[3]

Later that year, he joined the Rider Broncs. In 2022, he played all 17 of the Broncs's games and started in 16, scoring 3 goals and 2 assists. The following year, he scored 13 goals and 3 assists across 20 games. The following season, he scored 13 goals and 3 assists across 20 games.[1] On November 1, 2023, Diene scored a hattrick for the Broncs against Saint Peter's in the 4–1 win.[4] While with the Broncs, Diene played with Momo Diop, who originated from the same town in Senegal.[5]

Professional

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Pittsburgh Riverhounds

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In January 2024, Diene signed with the USL Championship club Pittsburgh Riverhounds.[3] [6] [7] Riverhounds coach Bob Lilley praised Diene for his speed and finishing ability.[8] He made his debut against New Mexico United on March 9 in the 1-0 loss.[9] In the third game of the season against Louisville City FC, Diene got his first goal contribution, assisting Edward Kizza's goal in the 3-1 loss.[10] [11] A few weeks later, Diene scored his first professional goal, finding the back of the net in the 3-1 win over Phoenix Rising FC.[12] [13] [14] He became a free agent following Pittsburgh's 2024 season.[15]

One Knoxville

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On February 3, 2025, Diene was announced as signed by USL League One club One Knoxville for their 2025 season.[16] Diene scored a free-kick, as well as assisting Scott McLeod's goal, in a 0–3 win over Appalachian FC in the U.S. Open Cup.[17]

Honours

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Club

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References

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  1. 1 2 3 "Babacar Diene - Men's Soccer". Rider University Athletics . Retrieved 2024年03月06日.
  2. ↑ Wolpin, Zach (2022年06月28日). "FC Motown STA Roster". FC Motown . Retrieved 2024年03月06日.
  3. 1 2 "Pair of new additions signed to Hounds roster". Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC . 2024年01月25日. Retrieved 2024年03月06日.
  4. ↑ "Diene Records Hat Trick, Men's Soccer Defeats Saint Peter's, 4-1". Rider University Athletics . 2023年11月01日. Retrieved 2024年03月06日.
  5. ↑ "Babacar Diene and Momo Diop, the Senegalese connection, help send Rider men's soccer to NCAA Tournament". Trentonian. 2023年11月15日. Retrieved 2024年03月06日.
  6. ↑ "Babacar Diene Signs Professional Contract With Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC". Rider University Athletics . 2024年01月25日. Retrieved 2024年03月06日.
  7. ↑ Krysinsky, John (2024年01月25日). "Riverhounds sign forward Babacar Diene and defender Jake Lent-Koop plus announce release of midfielder DZ Harmon". Pittsburgh Soccer Now. Retrieved 2024年03月06日.
  8. ↑ "Pittsburgh adds forward Babacar Diene for new season". USL Championship . 2024年01月25日. Retrieved 2024年03月06日.
  9. ↑ "New Mexico slips past Hounds in opener". Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. Retrieved 2024年03月10日.
  10. ↑ "Hounds unable to pick up points at Louisville". Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. Retrieved 2024年03月24日.
  11. ↑ Coreschi, Colton (2024年03月23日). "Riverhounds' stumble at Louisville, 3-1, to extend season opening season losing streak to three matches". Pittsburgh Soccer Now. Retrieved 2024年03月24日.
  12. ↑ "Defensive lapses cost Phoenix Rising in loss to Pittsburgh Riverhounds". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved 2024年04月21日.
  13. ↑ "Hounds topple reigning champs in Phoenix". Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC. Retrieved 2024年04月21日.
  14. ↑ "Riverhounds take down defending champion Phoenix Rising FC". TribLIVE.com. 2024年04月21日. Retrieved 2024年04月21日.
  15. ↑ "First roster moves for 2025 announced".
  16. ↑ "One Knoxville Signs Babacar Diene for 2025 Season". One Knoxville Sporting Club. Retrieved 2025年02月03日.
  17. ↑ "Knoxville 3-0 Appalachian FC (19 Mar, 2025) Final Score - ESPN (UK)". ESPN. Retrieved 2025年06月10日.
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